Alphatec Spine Announces Executive Leadership Changes

Alphatec Holdings Inc., the parent company of Alphatec Spine Inc., is undergoing a management facelift for the new year. Mike Plunkett is succeeding Pat Ryan as chief operating officer as Ryan leaves to “pursue other opportunities.”

Plunkett joined Alphatec Spine in 2012 as vice president of operations, where he was responsible for U.S. operations, includingbsupply chain, production, manufacturing engineering, facilities and
information technology. In his new role, Plunkett will be responsible for global supply chain, clinical, regulatory, quality and research and development, as well as leading and delivering improvements in global operations. In addition, he will focus on delivering Alphatec’s next-generation pedicle screw system to the market and ensuring that there is a continuous flow of new products.

Plunkett brings more than 30 years of experience leading complex supply chain operations, manufacturing and program management, including serving more than 24 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as captain in 2003.

“During the last eighteen months Mike has been responsible for driving many improvements in our U.S. operations, including driving Lean enterprise throughout the supply chain and manufacturing functions,” said Les Cross, chairman and CEO. “Mike’s appointment to this role demonstrates the bench strength of our management team.”

Plunkett will report to Cross and will begin transitioning into his new role immediately.

Ryan, who has led Alphatec Spine’s global operations since 2011, has announced his resignation, but will stay with the company until mid-January to transition his responsibilities.

“Pat has delivered strong results during his time at the company and we are grateful for the many contributions he has made, including building a team and a culture that have proven to be
successful in our ongoing company operations,” Cross added. “We wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I am confident that Mike Plunkett will build further on the foundation Pat has established.”

In addition, Mike O’Neill, chief financial officer, will assume responsibility for international commercial operations.

O’Neill joined the Company in 2010 and brings more than 30 years of experience in international businesses, including more than 20 years at Johnson & Johnson.

“Mike possesses a deep understanding of our international markets and customers, having dealt closely with the global commercial team over the last three years, which made him a natural choice to lead our international commercial operations,” said Cross.

Based inCarlsbad, Calif., Alphatec Spine Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Alphatec Holdings Inc., is a medical device designs, develops, manufactures and markets physician-inspired products and solutions for the treatment of spinal disorders associated with trauma, congenital deformities, disease and degeneration.